Foreman - Up to £20ph + Overtime at 1.5x
Are you an experienced fabricator and welder with experience in a leadership role, i.e. Foreman, Team Leader or Workshop team leader?
Join a respected and expanding sub-contract engineering firm in Witham as a Foreman, overseeing a skilled workshop team and playing a key role in delivering bespoke fabrication projects for major clients.
Why Join Us?
1. Competitive Pay: Up to £20 per hour (depending on experience)
2. Regular Overtime: Paid at 1.5x
3. Stable Opportunity: Permanent position with a well-established business
4. Challenging & Varied Projects: Including high-spec fabrications for FMCG clients
5. Free On-Site Parking
6. Growth & Training Opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
7. Lead, support and mentor a team of welder fabricators in daily workshop operations
8. Oversee and perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium
9. Supervise fabrication of custom platforms, staircases, frames, guards, and related structures
10. Coordinate and monitor job progress to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met
11. Allocate workloads and provide technical guidance to team members
12. Read, interpret and troubleshoot from CAD and technical drawings
13. Maintain workshop safety standards and promote a proactive safety culture
14. Operate and instruct others on workshop machinery, including press brakes, guillotines, and CNC brake presses
15. Attend occasional site work using company vehicle, ensuring professional conduct and workmanship on-site
Your Background:
16. Strong hands-on experience in MIG & TIG welding across a variety of metals
17. Proven fabrication skills and ability to work from engineering drawings
18. Prior experience leading or mentoring workshop staff
19. Familiar with workshop machinery and safe operating procedures
20. Excellent communication and organisational skills
21. Full UK driving licence (essential for site work)
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Regular overtime available at 1.5x pay
Apply now or contact Simon Clark at Prime Appointments to discuss the role further.
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